I thought this dead horse could use a little more beating.

 

I would like to lift my 96 Legacy Outback. With the intention of putting on larger tires, as you do. Currently my 205 70 15 tires are about a 1/4" from the rear strut spring perch. (i think that's what it's called).

 

Which year struts should I use for the front and rear?

 

Would a small wheel spacer help?

 

I figure if those can get me a couple more inches i may get some 235 70 15 under it.

 

Thanks!

Or any other suggestions on gaining a couple inches, like those strut spacers?

strut spacers will not gain you tire clearance... they go at the top, where the strut mounts to the body..

 

not sure if you can do the Forester struts on a 96 or not.. I know it worked quite well on my old 95..

^{I put some 04 forester struts, springs, etc on mine. I'd add a strut top spacer to rears as they ended up lower than the front by about a half inch.maybe 2" total gain but great upgrade for handling. Direct bolt on in all areas.}

Thanks guys! Ill plan to do exactly that colemanapp!